Hotel Overview

Romantic Getaway!

This is about the fifth time we've stayed at The Rendevous, and it never disappoints! The... See full review

Joanne

8 Jan 2015

Great Getaway for Melbourne

This hotel is first class. We were greeted professionally by Beth. She was very helpful and took... See full review

NthSydVisitor

2 Jan 2015

Housed in a historic building, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne blends 1900 elegance and modern sophistication ideal for discerning travellers visiting the capital of Victoria. During free time, tourists at this Melbourne hotel can have a quiet stroll around Royal Botanic Gardens, explore Shrine of Remembrance or see the collections of display at Melbourne Zoo. Holidaymakers can also check visit the species at Melbourne Museum.

General

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne has meeting facilities, vestibule, atrium and ballroom ideal for business and social functions of up to 330 people. The hotel also provides 24-hour reception and business centre, laundry/dry cleaning and currency exchange. On leisure, guests can work out at the fitness centre.

Location

The hotel is positioned in the heart of Melbourne central business district, just a few steps away from Flinders Street. After attending events at Melbourne Convention Centre, vacationers can stop by the towering Eureka Skydeck 88.

NOTE: Free Wi-Fi access is only up to 100mbs data per 24 hours, per room. Over 100mbs, additional data is available at $9.95 for the remainder of the 24 hours, for up to 4 devices per room.

20 km to the Airport (Tullamarine)

20 m to theTrain Station (Flinders Street)

Dining

At the hotel, visitors savour mouth-watering international dishes at The Grill Restaurant. Patrons enjoy drinks at The Traveller's Bar on site.

Rooms

Each of the stylish rooms and suites is outfitted with chic interiors and modern amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, telephone, mini bar, coffee-/tea-making facilities and hairdryer. Suites come with separate lounge area.

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is located 24km's north of the property, 20 - 30 minutes drive. Melbourne Avalon Airport is located 57km's south-west of the property, 50 - 60 minutes drive.

Area description

The hotel is located in the very heart of the CBD, within walking distance to world class shopping, famous theatres, major sporting venues, premier entertainment, spectacular dining, Crown Casino, Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Center, directly opposite the equally historic Flinders Street Railway Station.

Nearby points of interest

Flinders Street Station: 0.1 km

ANZ Banking Museum: 0.2 km

Victorian Arts Centre: 0.3 km

Immigration Museum: 0.3 km

Block Arcade: 0.3 km

Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct: 0.3 km

St Paul's Cathedral: 0.4 km

Southgate Plaza: 0.4 km

Eureka Tower: 0.4 km

Royal Arcade: 0.4 km

Federation Square: 0.4 km

Melbourne Town Hall: 0.4 km

Sunday Market: 0.4 km

Manchester Unity Building: 0.5 km

Rialto Towers: 0.5 km

Flinders Street Station: 0.1 km

ANZ Banking Museum: 0.2 km

Victorian Arts Centre: 0.3 km

Immigration Museum: 0.3 km

Block Arcade: 0.3 km

Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct: 0.3 km

St Paul's Cathedral: 0.4 km

Southgate Plaza: 0.4 km

Eureka Tower: 0.4 km

Royal Arcade: 0.4 km

Federation Square: 0.4 km

Melbourne Town Hall: 0.4 km

Sunday Market: 0.4 km

Manchester Unity Building: 0.5 km

Rialto Towers: 0.5 km

Bourke Street Mall: 0.5 km

Crown Casino: 0.5 km

Observation Deck: 0.6 km

Melbourne Aquarium: 0.6 km

Scots Church: 0.6 km

St Michael`s Uniting Church: 0.7 km

Chinatown Melbourne: 0.7 km

National Gallery of Victoria: 0.7 km

Parliament House: 0.8 km

Southern Cross Station: 0.8 km

State Library of Victoria: 1 km

Chinese Museum: 1 km

Victoria Police Museum: 1 km

City Museum: 1.1 km

Princess Theatre: 1.1 km

Old Treasury Building: 1.1 km

Sidney Myer Music Bowl: 1.1 km

Old Melbourne Gaol: 1.1 km

Melbourne Exhibition Centre: 1.2 km

Post Master Gallery: 1.2 km

Treasury Gardens: 1.2 km

Parliament Gardens: 1.2 km

Melbourne City Baths: 1.3 km

St. Peter's Church: 1.3 km

Giant Sky Wheel: 1.3 km

Maritime Museum Polly Woodside: 1.4 km

Queen Victoria Market: 1.4 km

St. Patrick's Cathedral: 1.4 km

Telstra Dome: 1.4 km

Fitzroy Gardens: 1.5 km

Dining

The Grill Restaurant

The Grill Restaurant offers authentic international cuisine that showcases the finest local and organic produce. Enjoy a meal made with fresh seasonal ingredients, complemented by the restaurant's refined ambience. Our friendly staff will be happy to help you pair your food with a fine Australian or international wine from our extensive wine list.

The Travellers Bar

During the day, The Travellers Bar presents an extensive selection of freshly brewed teas, coffees and light meals.
In the evening, enjoy tapas style bar snacks and sit back and let our experienced bartenders guide you through our wide selection of fine champagnes, wines and classic cocktails.
Exquisite furnishings and stunning artwork complete the ambiance, making it truly one of Melbourne's best kept secrets.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

15:00

Check-out:

11:00

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Good central location

Everything was great except for the fact that it is easy to hear other guests in nearby rooms or in the corridor. Early in the morning there was a long period of time when we could hear rushing water and it kept us awake. We are not sure what was causing it. We caught trams on St Kilda Road and needed to get to Southern Cross Railway station so it's location was ideal. We got help with a wakeup call and had trouble with our credit card so we appreciated the help of the staff.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
In Hotel

We didn't dine or shop so can't help here.

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

perth boy

Business

Perth

20 Feb 2015

Good Stay

Good location opposite Flinders Street Station. I had a great room in the old original part of the building which has 18 foot ceilings, ornate ceilings etc.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would not recommend

melbholidayjan15

Business

N/A

27 Jan 2015

Great location, limited value

The appearance and location of the hotel is excellent. The staff were very friendly and always available. For the price you pay, There should be some kitchen facilities in room, especially in the deluxe room. Although comfortable, the room is quite small which was also disappointing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

2

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

2

Trip purpose:

Business

Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel

The tram stops are very convenient, only a few metres down the road.

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Joanne

Business

Berwick

8 Jan 2015

Romantic Getaway!

This is about the fifth time we've stayed at The Rendevous, and it never disappoints! The professionalism of the staff, is second to none! The close proximity from Flinders Street station, is just perfect! We had an amazing meal, including a delicious bucket of prawns, with dipping sauces, and a steak, that was cook, to our liking, to perfection! I would highly recommend this historic hotel!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

3

5.01.0

Would not recommend

Grannie Annie

Business

Melbourne Australia

2 Jan 2015

Room size

I found the deluxe room not meeting my requirements, the room was very small, and the shower over the bath gave you no room to move.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

1

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

1

Location:

3

Value:

2

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

NthSydVisitor

Business

Australia

2 Jan 2015

Great Getaway for Melbourne

This hotel is first class. We were greeted professionally by Beth. She was very helpful and took the trouble to find a room for us more quickly as we arrived early. I've stayed here for work many times and love the hotel, professional staff and location.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel

Pack minimal clothes as shopping is great!

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

5

5.01.0

Would recommend

Pegasus Wanderer

Business

New Zealand

9 Dec 2014

Great central location

This was my second stay here and I will be back again. It is clean and modern in the rooms and yet has the beautiful character of the 100 year old building that it is. So central to Federation Square and the Flinder's Street Station, fantastic restaurants very close by - down the nearby lanes. The service was fantastic we can't fault this place and we will be back next year.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

4

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel

Walk down to Degraves Street and find the cute small shops and amazing food, we ate down here every day and it was amazing.

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Chriseliz

Business

Singapore

5 Dec 2014

Wonderful Anniversary Trip

The room is small and the bathroom is tiny, but overall I find the room acceptable. One thing I do not like is the sensor in the bathroom near the door. The lights automatically switches off after 5-10 minutes if it sensed no movement in the area. Because of this, you could not bathe in peace. You need to shower quickly in case the bathroom light goes off suddenly and you will have to finish your shower in complete darkness. Besides that, I am happy with the bathroom. There are many reviews regarding how tiny the bathroom is, but I appreciate that it has just been renovated and looks new and clean. The worst thing anyone could walk into is a hotel room with a dark and old bathroom.
As it is a very old hotel, it is beautiful but at the same time only has 2 tiny lifts. During check-out time, you will see the lift lobby at every floor filled with guests with bulky luggages waiting inpatiently for their turn to enter the lift. If something can be done to make the lift-taking a better experience, I believe it will surely attract more guests to go back to them.
The location is good as we basically walk to almost everywhere from the hotel. We occasionally take the City Circle Tram, but most of the time we walked. Lots of life around that area, plenty of shops, eateries etc. Friendly hotel staff who chatted with us and greeted us whenever there is an opportunity. Thumbs up for that! :)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

3

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

3

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel

Don't miss the City Circle Tram (Free Tourist Tram). It is free and conveniently located a short walk from the hotel. Hop on and off at the many stops that brings you to some of the major attractions and shopping areas in Melbourne central.

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Hezz

Business

Perth, Western Australia

30 Nov 2014

Good base for a city break

A pleasant and comfortable place to stay. We appreciated the 24 hour check in as our plane was very late arriving. My only complain was the lack of (Optus) mobile ceverage in our room. Telstra was OK for my husband. We were on e sixth floor with a high rise building outside our window which was probably the cause. i could put up with it on a 3 day holiday but this could be a real issue for business travellers!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

4

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Reviewer score

4

5.01.0

Would recommend

Fishie

Business

Brahma Lodge, South Australia

25 Nov 2014

A Little disappointed

Overall my stay was fine, the location is absolutely wonderful, right on Flinders Street. The staff are personable and eager to help. There are great coffee places nearby and the conference location was only steps from the hotel, however, this is the first occasion that I have stayed at the Rendezvous and not been very happy with my room.
When I walked in the heater was on and the room was VERY hot , that was easily fixed but the room looked as if the cleaning staff had been interrupted while doing the room. There was rubbish in the little bar area and in the bathroom. It wasn't that big of deal and I didn't report it because it took me only a minute to tidy up. Will this stop me from going there next year- of course not, because the location and overall service are fantastic.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

3

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

4

Location:

5

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip:
Not Applicable

Make sure you take the Skybus from the airport and then make use of their free shuttle bus service to the hotels.